Jeff Emery’s splendid Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard wines just continue to find traction, 
most lately with the judges of the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. Emery’s robust Graciano 2007 bearing his Quinta Cruz label, took Best of Class & Judges’ Choice awards in the “Other Red Varietals†category. The big, spicy Graciano — often blended with Tempranillo in distinguished Spanish wines — offers complexity, rounded dark berry notes and plenty of grip. At $28 it makes a confident partner for game meats and spicy pastas. Available at the winery, 334-A Ingalls St., on the Westside,  as well as your favorite stores.
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